In the United States, we are in the height of the summer season, a time that school children and their families associate with vacation or at least a break from the normal schedules of the school year. I heard my first “back-to-school” commercial on the radio and caught myself thinking, “Don’t rush them… let them …
As we reach the end of June, a month dedicated to proudly celebrating my friends who identify as LBGTQIA+ and also Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, I have thought at length about this blog post. I see the value in bringing awareness to all the causes and experiences that we observe throughout the year, yet …
To be human is to have emotional experiences. That many of us prefer that these emotional experiences be positive is not surprising. As this is Mental Health Awareness Month, I would like to start by stating that it is okay to not be okay. Pretending to be okay when you aren’t is not good for …
I recently attended a talk about improvisation, facilitated by Dayna Gowan and Jesse Greenfield, at the Art & Science of Health Promotion conference. During the session, we learned about an important tenet of improvisation. Saying “yes, and…”. For those unfamiliar with improv, this golden rule requires that you accept what your improv scene partner has …
I spent time earlier this week watching my 10-month-old puppy and another dog play a slow game of tug of war over a ball. As they went back and forth, my thoughts shifted from “I wonder who will win” to “Wow, look how much fun they are having with each other!” I took time to …
Transitions can be tricky, particularly when we feel resistance toward them. Last month, I was reminded that we were approaching what neuroscientist, Matt Walker, labeled the “global experiment” called daylight saving time. I instantly began dreading the 60-minute shift forward that I will go through. As I sat with thoughts of dread, marinating in my …
For those of you located in the Northern Hemisphere with no desire to set goals or embark on anything new this month…I see you! It is okay to experience this lack of desire and energy to push forward and it is completely natural. The winter season is about conserving energy to meet the demands of growth …
